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plumpy nut · Joined: 12 Mar 2011 Posts: 1652

What is their to see in the backstreet neighborhoods other than lots of mosques, fast food stores and little markets. Just how easy do you think it is to walk around in Saudi Arabia? It's not pleasant at all.

cnthaiksarok · Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 4:36 am Post subject:

cnthaiksarok · Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 4:38 am Post subject:

akoo · Joined: 01 Apr 2015 Posts: 5

The backstreets are the perfect place to start exploring the smaller cities.

You can start by saying hello or Asalam aleykom to anyone you see.

The little markets, fast food shops have people working in them. Talk to them.

Explore every shop you see. Even, if just to say hello, smile and leave.

Now, this may seem unorthodox but good - it's exactly what bitter teachers need in KSA. A dose of change. A breath of fresh air.

The desert air away from the main road is equally refreshing when unobstructed and the summer breeze cools down the head and body in stride. A lack of humidity and the sweat just evaporates off the skin like a natural feeling.

Really, it's all about the state of mind of the teacher. If they convince themselves there's nothing to do, or that it's boring - it will be. And so will they - the teachers themselves are boring.

A fun, creative person doesn't need vices or distractions to keep entertained. They create their own fun and stay active in multiple. diversified ways anywhere (and with nearly anyone).

This is simply a realistic goal for any who desire it.

Makkah · Joined: 08 Oct 2014 Posts: 113

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

So... does this mean that we should assume that akoo is NOT a teacher since he gives us no evidence thereof.

Probably a student...

And obviously his suggestions are completely impossible for the female teacher

VS

cnthaiksarok · Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 2:03 pm Post subject:

You might be surprised at how many Saudis (and others) are willing to pose for pictures or otherwise allow shots of them while they're doing something. Just takes a polite question.

I've got loads of shots...even a number of families with their gals...

sicklyman · Joined: 02 Feb 2013 Posts: 930

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Saudis certainly do not walk around. Loads of "Hindis" though - even when most of them are from Pakistan and Bangladesh. It is interesting that the expression is still used for individuals from all over the sub-continent. It is as if Partition never happened !

BajaLaJaula · Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 267

Walking around in Saudi, if you are a white westerner makes you a target. I would not recommend it. Notwithstanding the palpable hatred of the west that many Saudis exhibit, being a pedestrian on Saudi streets is dangerous due to the highly skilled drivers on the road.

I lived in there for many years and never felt comfortable when I had to walk more than a few blocks (and I can blend in better than most folks of the Anglo-Saxon persuasion). You can still take in all the "awesome" culture from your vehicle if you feel the need to explore the trash littered back streets.

Better yet, drive to an old style souk and then you can walk around and marvel at all the cheap Chinese products that are for sale there.